First Day

Leah had her first day of Mother's Day out today! They've been holding a spot for her since she's supposed to be 2 by Dec to be in the class. But now she's close enough and since she is so cute, of course they wanted her in their class! We have done a few short trial runs...stopping in the class to play a few minutes after I drop E off. She was happy to play with me sitting beside her. I wasn't sure how she would do being left today.

She insisted on a ponytail. I tried a barrette, but she said "use these" pointing to the rubber bands. And she was so excited to wear her backpack. Oh and now everytime I take a pic, she gives me this cheesy smile. Usually by the time the pic is taken, her eyes are completely squeezed shut and all I get is an icky picture. that'll have to do for today,

Everybody heading out. It was oh about 3 when we left this morning. Thank GOD for the sunshine.

Elijah was a bit of a grump I think because he wanted L in his class. But we got him dropped off without issue and took L to her class. While I was putting her coat and bag in her cubby, she climbed up in a chair and started playing. (I think it definitely helped to have been in there before playing at the table.) I gave her a kiss, told her I loved her and that I was leaving. No worries. I did wait in the hallway for a few minutes, but all was happy.

She was so happy when I picked her up! She came out of her class with the biggest grin on her face, all teeth. She had a great morning! Her teachers said they kept expecting her to lose it when she realized I wasn't there, but she never did. She had fun and wants to go again! I am so proud of her.